One should always remember in this case… “less is more” when it comes to dressing. Because when involved in snowmobiling it is a strenuous activity that constantly requires standing up, sitting down, squatting position, absorbing the bumps and holding position for a while. Additionally shifting your weight forward and back and pulling up on the handlebars to navigate and control the snowmobile.

Although the fog thief diverts your internal breath below the lower helmet/chin line that would potentially fog up your helmet visor, sunglasses or regular glasses. It’s also important to properly dress to make sure you’re not over dressing and channeling all your body heat up thru your clothes up to your helmet area. One strategy that has proven well for me is to always use a cotton shirt as your base layer and then a form of neoprene or Under Amour mock turtleneck that has the ability to breathe as well as wick any potential sweat and these come in many layers from thin too heavy duty for colder temps.

The key is to stay away from heavier cottons, sweatshirts or wools that do not breathe and end up channeling the heat up thru your turtleneck. This heat is channeled like a chimney up and into your helmet area which will ad in the additional heat in your helmet which will add additional temperature/moisture which will add additional temperature to your face and head area therefore fogging up despite external apparatuses.

Although it will be cold outside for that day it’s important to wear the proper helmet for the current conditions as well as probably dress and not over dress because that will make the difference on sweating and/or fogging up within your helmet.

Fog thief additionally supports a thin Balaklava that breaths properly and also dissipates the heat and moisture/sweat. The body temperature and heat to absorb that contain it and also prevents the fogging up of your helmet and visor. The simple yet technology of Fog Thief and proper dressing tips will aid in a comfortable day of snowmobiling and hopefully be a fog free day when you do have the fog thief protecting you with clear vision.

Fog Thief, a mouthpiece designed to boost safety and enjoyment of helmet sports, and especially winter helmet sports, has been selected by As Seen on TV Productions as one of its featured products. Expect to see the Fog Thief to begin showing up on your television!

We have a new press release out that details this exciting turn of events, which also discusses our expanding color selection. The press release also contains a link where you can watch the new video that As Seen on TV Productions has produced on Fog Thief.

We have had requests to expand on the color availability of the Fog Thief and today we are happy to announce that the new colors are here!!

In addition to black and white, the Fog Thief is now available in the following additional colors: red, orange, yellow and blue. You can order these colors now through the Buy Online page. Stop your helmet from fogging up in style!

For those who inquired about pink: we are still working on it! Pink seems to be a special case for manufacturing so it will take more time to have these ready. We will make an announcement as soon as pink becomes available. Stay tuned to the Fog Thief website or the Fog Thief Facebook page to stay in touch for the update.

Two days ago, WMUR had a report on a snowmobiling accident that took place in Twin Mountain, NH. The original WMUR article stated: “James Atwood was riding on Trail 102 in Twin Mountain when he hit a treetop next to the trail, wildlife officials said. The wood impaled the machine and threw Atwood off the snowmobile.”

Source: WMUR

With a combination of snowmobile and the sled, James Atwood was taken to the Littleton Regional Hospital. He was released from the hospital on Saturday night. Investigation was being done on the crash site with officials saying “speed likely played a part.”

There is some criticism about money being wasted on this investigation as many feel this was just an accident. However, as snowmobiles are vehicles, this is normal procedure; if rider is found at fault, rider will be responsible for costs.

A family member of James’, Jodi, posted in the comments of the article stating: “Fortunately, James is doing well. Pretty shaken up but in good spirits. Thanks everyone who has wished him well!”

Make sure you keep a sharp eye out for any fallen tree branches – it can turn disastrous!

It’s that time again for more snow! For some folks this can be seen as bad news. But for snowmobilers, this is great news! So let’s get straight into the meat and see what Weather.com says about what is to be expected for today.

They have sizings for three different manufacturers of the helmet (HJC, Bell and KLIM) as sizes do vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, a “Small” for Bell is not the same circumference as a “Small” for KLIM. These are based off of measuring the circumference of your head. But what is the proper way to measure for that?

Normally, Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a symbol of the coming warm weather and love and all that good stuff. But this year has been different. The weeks surrounding the “warm and fuzzy” holiday has been viced in some snowy conditions.

We at the Fog Thief group are located in Virginia so we got some deep accumulation. Unfortunately, we have yet to stick a ruler in the snow to get an accurate measurement of what we got but it was enough to cover the tires of our vehicles. Me, specifically, could only see a small black sliver of what was once my hybrid car. Thank goodness for snow blowers!

We’re not out of the woods yet, though. More snow is being called for tonight.

Screen capture from a video of Weather.com’s prediction for the North East US area.

Now we know most of our Fog Thief folks (what should we call you guys? Foggers? Thieves? Any suggestions?) are spread in other areas of the US so we wanted to pull up the forecast for other areas well. Horray for the National Forecast! Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan? It looks like you guys will have the coldest temperatures coming up tonight according to the weather forecast for February 14, 2014.

Weather.com’s forecast for national weather conditions on the evening of February 14, 2014.

Make sure to stay on top the news for your area. If the conditions are favorable, it would be a great time to go out and snowmobile. For the rest? Stay inside and stay warm!